Photo: Bill Marrs · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Unity is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Unity trails New Hampshire on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 03743, 03773, 03603. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity
Dental care lags in Unity
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Unity
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.4%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. Utility shut-off threats (7.4% vs 5.4%) and no reliable transportation (7.6% vs 5.6%) are higher too. 10.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Unity
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Unity runs above New Hampshire on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Hampshire figure falls outside Unity’s likely range; Unity’s figures come from ZIP codes 03743, 03773, 03603, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Unity’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Unity is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 45%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Unity’s median household income is $87,500; among the 10,209 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Unity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Unity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
Out of every 100 Unity adults…
Unity runs above NH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Unity is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Unity as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Unity
No hospital or community health center in Unity itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Unity; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
40 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Unity adults are doing
About the same as New Hampshire on each measure.
3 in 10 Unity adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Unity and the towns around it
Unity’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity | B− | 34.9% | 11.5% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Charlestown | B− | 35.4% | 12.2% | 14.9% | ZIP 03603 |
| Claremont | C+ | 35.4% | 11.4% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Acworth | — | — | — | — | |
| Lempster | B+ | 33.8% | 11.1% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Newport | B+ | 34.2% | 11.1% | 13.5% | ZIP 03773 |
| Goshen | — | — | — | — |
Acworth: fewer than 1,000 residents. Goshen: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Unity adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Unity
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Unity is better than New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New Hampshire figure falls inside Unity’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Unity | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.1 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%29.3–40.5 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13.2 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.6–39.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.5–40.9 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.6–34.7 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13–18.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.6–17.3 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.5–30.3 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%30.6–40.4 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7–10.3 | 6.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.8–79 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.9–62.9 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–88 | 88.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.1–79.3 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.9–69.8 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.8–83.9 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.9–28.8 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.1–34.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.7–26.3 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.1–15.8 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.8–12.3 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.7–35.3 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 12% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Hampshire figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Unity
Is Unity a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Unity is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Unity?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.5%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Unity?
Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Unity’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Unity have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.3%), against 6.8% across New Hampshire.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Unity more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Unity.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Hampshire figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.